4 Weeks sports coaching in Ghana

I recently came back from 4 weeks in Ghana coaching football. I was based in Frankadua located 2 hours away from Accra. It was a really rewarding trip and I feel like I got a lot out of it. I was able to immerse myself in the culture and get to know many of the locals both young and old. The locals were all very friendly and welcoming, greeting you doing the 'snappy handshake' that feels strange but you get hold of soon enough.

During my time I coached two sets of teams, the local town team 'Frankadua bright stars' and one of the local schools EP. This worked well as I was able to engage with a range of ages from 10 to around 25 (total guesses). It can be daunting working with people older than you so be prepared if you are coaching the senior local team but you soon relax into it and there is plenty of help on hand if wanted. I was able to join in with the senior team and make friends with them which made the sessions more enjoyable. Along with the town team we (myself and another volunteer) coached a local school team for an upcoming tournament. We won the original tournament which was a great feeling to see the work paying off and the excitement of the players.

Evans was a great cook and made the best pancakes for breakfast, he also helped me out when I was ill as he took me to the local clinic to be seen for which I am thankful for. I felt very safe in Frankadua as I could walk down the main road and see people I knew from either coaching or otherwise. I met loads of amazing people both fellow volunteers and locals who I spent some fun days and nights with. On the weekends we travelled to various places including the Wli waterfalls which I recommend to anyone. I miss Frankadua a lot and am considering returning in the future.